Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino investigate the mysterious sinking of the luxury cruise ship Emerald Dolphin, which catches fire and founders in the Pacific Ocean after its revolutionary engines fail. The duo uncovers a conspiracy involving a billionaire industrialist who aims to monopolize the global shipping industry by sabotaging any experimental technology that threatens his control. The plot stretches from a hidden underwater laboratory to a high-stakes confrontation in the Hudson River, weaving together 19th-century Jules Verne-inspired inventions with modern corporate espionage and Viking maritime lore.
Technical enthusiasts and fans of maritime thrillers read this for the detailed descriptions of deep-sea submersibles, salvage operations, and naval architecture. The story appeals to those who enjoy seeing professional competence applied to dangerous physical challenges and geopolitical threats. Readers finish the book with a concrete understanding of how speculative ocean technology interacts with historical mysteries, delivered through a fast-paced sequence of escapes and mechanical problem-solving. It provides a specific blend of escapism and engineering-focused adventure.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
